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Predictions for 2030 by people shaping the world At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the elite of the elite gather to hatch plans for the future of the planet. Here are thoughts from some of this year’s participants about one thing they think will happen by 2030 that most people don’t realise. AI will […]

The 5R strategy to getting your business back on track The current situation has disrupted business operations worldwide, leaving many companies scrambling to implement an effective response. In the wake of the crisis, we’ve been hit with an avalanche of fatalistic information and fear-inducing content. For businesses to remain effective and competitive, the focus must

Securing your BYOD policy Work practices have undergone a revolution in the digital age. Networked devices and more mobility have blurred the line between work and home as vast numbers of people perform their jobs across multiple platforms, often far from the office. An accompanying phenomenon is the bring your own device (BYOD) policy which

Blockchain adoption is critical for the 5G economy to thrive Next generation technology tools and applications have the potential to redefine the economy; blockchain will need to play a leading role. There is no shortage of emerging technology applications and tools that are rapidly moving from the realm of science fiction to practical reality. Self-driving

Build an innovation platform for your business How to help your business think differently From the iPhone to the pet rock, the most lucrative business ideas tend to arise from a willingness to think outside the norm. But for every breakthrough, there are countless ideas that fail to take off. That’s not necessarily because they

The role of identity and access management in remote work With businesses embracing remote work as the new norm, a long-term IAM (identity and access management) strategy to support a remote workforce is now a top priority. Even for businesses that offered work-from-anywhere options, this year’s sudden shift to a 100% remote workforce across most

Seven ways to use social data Social media networks have billions of users; as of January 2018 the biggest network is Facebook and key platform user numbers include: These platforms gather – and generate – huge volumes of user data, revealing how people connect, what their interests are, and how they feel about various products and

How customer data platforms play a role in securing big data A new market research report shows that by 2027, the global big data security market will grow to $89.2 billion. It’s not surprising. Some reports estimate 90 percent of all global data was created in just the past few years. That’s good news for marketers looking

Boost innovation and productivity with digital collaboration Digital collaboration: The key to innovation, productivity and results Digital technology might have transformed the modern workplace, but every innovation inevitably throws up its own set of obstacles to overcome. One such challenge is siloing, where an organisation’s departments aren’t communicating with each other effectively. When we’re glued

The world is a better place because of these 5 tech trends The unknown can be scary, and as technology continues to rapidly evolve, it’s taking us into some uncharted territory. But it’s also improving the way we live, learn and impact our planet. From our health to our homes, here are five ways tech